A post-master's program in gerontological social work: fulfilling a practice need in health care.

This paper details an innovative Fellowship Program which provides intensive Post-Master's training in gerontological social work. The paper addresses the implications for social work education and practice for the growing number of elders in today's health care environment and in the future. The paper outlines the philosophy, design and implementation of the Program, suggesting ways in which a Fellowship can be modified for other settings. The authors discuss the evolution of the Program over six years, including funding challenges, overall benefits to such an undertaking, as well as future directions.